Seminar Run By 2 x World Champion REOn WOng
It was a great honour having Reon come and run a kickboxing seminar. We all learnt tons!
Learning from a master
On July 15th we were lucky enough to have 2x world champion Reon Wong run a seminar for our South London based kickboxing club. He left all of our students inspired, taught some great lessons and made them hungry for more. Read this article to get an inside look at how the seminar went.
Who Is Reon Wong?
Reon is a National, European and 2x times K1 world champion. As if these accolades were not enough he has recently moved into boxing and won 5 professional fights int the last 9 months, a truly impressive feat.
Reon is a physical phenomenon and is known for his high work rate and stamina in the ring, in this seminar he showed us how he achieved all his success by showing world class techniques and how to develop the fighters mind set.
What He Taught Us
As a seasoned K1 fighter, Reon Wong gave our students a valuable insight into the key differences between K1 and Sanda. He explained how the range in K1 is typically closer than in Sanda, largely due to the absence of wrestling. Because of this tighter range, the guard needs to be higher and more compact to protect against strikes. He also broke down the effective use of knees in the context of K1, showing how they can be used both offensively and defensively in close range exchanges.
What made the seminar especially impactful was Reon’s hands on approach. He moved around the room giving each student individual attention, offering tailored feedback and guidance. It was a rare and inspiring opportunity to learn directly from an elite level fighter and to deepen our understanding of striking from a new perspective.
The Fighter’s Mentality
One of the most powerful lessons Reon shared during the seminar was about the mindset of a fighter. He explained that his mental strength, combined with his technical skills, is what sets him apart and is a key reason why he's a world champion.
To show us how he developed that mindset, Reon put us through a challenging circuit training session. We completed 30 reps of 10 progressively harder exercises (300 reps in total!) right at the end of an already intense two hour seminar. It pushed everyone to their limits and forced us to dig deep, which was exactly the point. Reon wanted us to experience first hand the kind of mental resilience it takes to be a champion, especially when your body is already fatigued.
Thank You Reon!
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It was truly a phenomenal seminar, and everyone came away with valuable lessons, whether it was learning a new technique or gaining a deeper understanding of the mental strength required to become a champion. Reon offered a fresh perspective on martial arts that inspired every student in the room. He is welcome back at Sanda Kickboxing Academy any time to run another incredible seminar. Thank you, Reon!
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